Showing results for "Running Mates" in Politics & Social Sciences

Starting with 1968, The Postrider's Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito discuss each presidential election through the lens of the vice presidential running mates.

No skeletons were rattling in his closet, Thomas Eagleton assured George McGovern’s political director. But only eighteen days later—after a series of damaging public revelations and feverish behind-the-scenes maneuverings—McGovern rescinded his endorsement of his Democratic vice-presidential running mate, and Eagleton withdrew from the ticket. This fascinating book is the first to uncover the full story behind Eagleton's rise and precipitous fall as a national candidate.

"Trump Selects Pence, Indiana Governor, as Running Mate" is from the July 15, 2016, U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexander Burns, Maggie Haberman and Thomas Kaplan and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Cruz to Name Fiorina as His Running Mate" is from the April 27, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Martin and Matt Flegenheimer and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trump to Meet with Ernst, a Possible Running Mate" is from the July 04, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggie Haberman and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trump and Mike Pence Meet, Spurring Running Mate Speculation" is from the July 02, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggie Haberman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Some Surprises Among Running Mates Clinton Didn't Pick" is from the October 18, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"GOP's Brightest Stars Not in the Mix as Trump Picks a Running Mate" is from the July 12, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexander Burns and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trump's Campaign Signals He Will Pick Mike Pence as Running Mate" is from the July 14, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggie Haberman, Alexander Burns and Ashley Parker and narrated by Fleet Cooper.